As a wedding gift, my mom gave me a book filled with recipes she made for our family during my childhood. This precious gift brings back many sweet memories. During the holiday season, I refer to this book often for its cookie and dessert recipes. As I flip through the pages, I find a favorite—Christmas Coffee […]
Bruschetta–another favorite at my home. I often make this Italian-inspired appetizer several times during the summer by topping garlic-rubbed toasted bread with a mixture of homegrown grape tomatoes and fresh basil tossed in olive oil and seasoned with sea salt. I usually jazz it up with crumbled goat cheese and drizzled balsamic vinegar and enjoy […]
I’m a breakfast girl. It’s my favorite meal of the day. And I sure love spending some extra time in the kitchen on weekends making a special breakfast for my family. I eat eggs for breakfast several times each week. On busy mornings during the week, I use quick and easy methods for preparing eggs […]
Quiche ranks toward the top of my list of favorite breakfast dishes. Over the years, I’ve experimented with different fillings and crusts, sharing my creations with family and friends at potlucks, holidays, or weekend breakfasts. Two of my favorite quiches are Spinach Herb Quiche and Bacon Green Chile Quiche. The Spinach Herb Quiche is one […]
Last fall, my writer friend Paula hosted a dinner at her home where she prepared a scrumptious chicken dish made with a flavorful Moscato wine sauce. I’d never tried Moscato before that night, but instantly it became a favorite wine for me (and later my husband). Now normally I tend to shy away from sweet […]